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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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